Teacher Assistant 2025-2026

Islamicschoolofirving; Cayenne; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading educational institution is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves supporting teachers and students at the elementary level by assisting with learning activities, managing classroom behavior, and preparing instructional materials. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and related experience in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet state and local requirements for employment.
• One year of experience in an educational setting.

Responsabilités

• Assist in supervision and instruction of students in the classroom.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain classroom order.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist in lesson planning.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Communication

Behavior management

Instructional support

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

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Teacher Assistant 2025-2026

Job Description

Teacher Assistant Job Description

Position: Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Lead/Classroom teacher and the Administration

Pay Grade: Teacher Aide Salary Scale

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide staff support in an educational environment assisting teachers and/or students at the elementary level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to elementary/ECH students.
• Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher and reinforces skills introduced by the teacher.
• Assists teachers in checking (not grading) and objectively evaluating students’ work; Works with students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines; May utilize games, stories, or other manipulatives to enhance students' learning skills.
• Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order; reinforces rules of the school and classroom; Escorts students to time out and/or HOS's office.
• Escorts, supervises, and/or provides assistance to students during breakfast, lunch, restroom visits, field trips and other activities.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and teachers' pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
• Assists in the diagnosing of math and communication skills; monitors students' progressive learning skills; Makes teachers aware of students’ learning deficiencies and help teachers to develop appropriate solutions; documents the record of learning activities and diagnosis; Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials
• Coordinates with technology staff for classroom learning resources; sets up equipment in the classroom for teacher's instructional studies.
• Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of student activities, etc.
• Prepares instructional reports and completes required forms, schedules, and other data as required; performs a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, copying, stapling, filing, assembling and locating materials, laminating, etc.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of a variety of student information which may require the use of a computer terminal to enter student scores and other student data.
• May be assigned monitoring duties, i.e., hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and dismissal and arrival duties; Ensures appropriate student conduct during these periods; Escorts students to designated activity areas, i.e., gym, assemblies, etc.
• May be assigned to various labs providing assistance to teachers and instruction/information to students.
• Attend weekly classroom team meetings for planning, gathering supplies, sanitizing toys, classroom cleaning etc.
• Assume the classroom teacher responsibilities during his/her absence or sub for other classes if needed
• Maintain a supportive, safe and clean classroom environment
• Attend teacher meetings, general meetings, and training sessions.
• Keep classroom, storage areas, bathroom areas clean, neat,orderly and sanitized
• May assist ESE (Exceptional Student Education) students in understanding instructional guidelines/lessons and by providing tutorial and other support services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teachers or administration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must meet state and local requirements for employment.
• One (1) year of experience related to education and training activities in an organized learning environment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Requires the ability to use standard office machines and classroom equipment.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic remedial teaching methods and techniques.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of classroom methods and procedures. Requires the ability to display knowledge of techniques for dealing with aggressive students.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of child growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of basic behavior management principles.
• Requires CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification Card Holder.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of universal health precautions.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of record keeping principles and practices.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of the use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry, and standard report generation.
• Requires the ability to display knowledge of techniques for securing cooperation of students and arousing interest in learning activities.
• Requires the ability to use routine word processing software and familiarity with basic computer operations.
• Requires the ability to assist students in remediation studies.
• Requires the ability to obtain effective requisite skills from students.
• Requires the ability to motivate students’ interest in learning activities.
• Requires the ability to encourage students to acquire requisite skills.
• Requires the ability to use initiative and judgment during both indoor and outdoor activities to ensure the safety of the students.
• Requires the ability to recognize symptoms of abuse and documenting and reporting observations.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to work in a typical classroom setting, use standard office and classroom materials, stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch, change positions often from standing to sitting on floor or ground, move quickly to participate in recreational activities or intervene in safety related situations, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, read printed materials and a computer screen, and communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employees in this position work in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.